Richard has spent years as an audio storyteller and public radio producer, cultivating interviews and features on race, class and power. Below is a list of Richard's favorite stories, arranged by topic. To see all of Richard's news stories in one place, check out this link to his MuckRack here.

On racial inequality

• Organizers call for community investment from Huntington after push to reopen Buckeye bank (reporting for Ideastream)
• How are Black communities in the rural South dealing with digital redlining? (producing for Marketplace)
• Why are HBCUs underfunded? (producing for Marketplace)
• "Canceling student debt is the quickest way to narrow the racial wealth gap" (producing for Marketplace)
• What is equitable infrastructure for communities of color? (producing for Marketplace)
• Agriculture Department brings debt relief to Black and minority farmers (producing for Marketplace)
• Can Local Leaders Address Systemic Racism? (producing for WAMU)
• Addressing Racial Bias In The Medical Community During The Pandemic (producing for WAMU)
• Rev. William Lamar Talks About White Supremacy, The Black Church And Civil Rights (producing for WAMU)
• A New Local Film Explores 19th Century Lynchings In Montgomery County (producing for WAMU)
• Discussing The Future Of Black Politics With Candace Hollingsworth (producing for WAMU)
• Playing With A Purpose: Athletes Protest Against Racial Injustice (producing for WAMU)
• Local Musicians Meet The Moment (producing for WAMU)
• Local Nigerian Community Reacts To President's Recent Travel Ban (producing for WAMU)

On labor unions, protests + organizing

• Why Gen Z is the most pro-union generation (producing for Marketplace)
• Musicians’ union challenges Spotify to raise royalties (producing for Marketplace)
• Is a new labor movement brewing? (producing for Marketplace)
• Protesting With Pride: LGBTQ Groups Support Racial Justice Efforts (producing for WAMU)
• The Civil Rights Fight Continues In 2020 (producing for WAMU)
• D.C. In Turmoil: Protest, Police And D.C.’s Black Community (producing for WAMU)
• The Coronavirus Pandemic Moves Activism Online (producing for WAMU)

On elections + democracy

• Voter turnout is low for Latinos. Can these Cleveland canvassers reverse the trend? (reporting for Ideastream)
• The 2024 election cycle is going to be very, very expensive (producing for Marketplace)
• Tally Up The Votes: Conspiracy Theories, Math And The Presidential Election (producing for WAMU)
• How Will The 2020 Elections Affect Chances For D.C. Statehood? (producing for WAMU)

On housing, retail + city design

• A bookstore and a redevelopment plan lead the charge to revive Cleveland's dying Galleria mall (reporting for Ideastream)
• As young people shun alcohol, Cleveland's sober bars provide fun without the hangover (reporting for Ideastream)
• A hidden gorge is becoming a green oasis for Cleveland’s East Side (reporting for Ideastream)
• Eviction filings hit pre-pandemic levels a year after the end of the moratorium (producing for Marketplace)
• The rise, fall and reinvention of the American mall (producing for Marketplace)
• Why are Black Americans leaving big cities? (producing for Marketplace)
• What would a city "designed with care" look like? (producing for Marketplace)
• Is racist housing policy the real villain in "Candyman"? (producing for Marketplace)

On economic history

• What's really at the heart of the debt ceiling debate? (producing for Marketplace)
• How the Freedman's Bank failure still impacts Black Americans (producing for Marketplace)
• How subsidized employment programs boost racial inequity (producing for Marketplace)
• Why the civil rights movement was also an economic movement (producing for Marketplace)
• 10 years later, was the Occupy Wall Street movement effective? (producing for Marketplace)

On community resources, social services + scarcity

• Underfunded public libraries struggle to expand services (producing for Marketplace)
• Feeding America CEO urges "using your voices" in fight against hunger (producing for Marketplace)
• How does increasing SNAP benefits help low-income families? (producing for Marketplace)
• Here Comes The Help: Evaluating Local And National Coronavirus Relief Proposals (producing for WAMU)
• Rising Food Insecurity Amid The Pandemic (producing for WAMU)
• The Coronavirus Pandemic Means More Challenges For People Already Struggling (producing for WAMU)

Features

• Wooster pharmacist fills gaps left by pharmacy closures (reporting for Ideastream)
• How a Black Air Force veteran found community as an airborne linguist (reporting for Ideastream)
• At NASA Glenn, this librarian finds her place in the stacks and among the stars (reporting for Ideastream)
• This Scottish street musician performs to make money and genuine connections in Cleveland and beyond (reporting for Ideastream)
• As film gets more popular, Los Angeles photographer finds it's also getting pricier (producing for Marketplace)
• This Dallas choreographer aims to shrink the gender gap in dance (producing for Marketplace)
• A Young Poetry Champion in the Nation’s Capital (producing for WAMU)